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Understanding Engagement With an AI-Based Nutrition Education Chatbot in a Food Is Medicine Program: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: This study evaluates a bilingual AI-based chatbot providing personalized nutrition education to high-risk pregnant individuals within a Food is Medicine randomized controlled trial. The purpose is to quantitatively assess engagement patterns and qualitatively explore barriers and motivators influencing user experiences.

Source: Current Developments in Nutrition

DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2026.108872

Authors: Lorena Macias-Navarro, Nalini Ranjit, Natalia I Heredia, Sahiti Myneni, Shreela V Sharma

Institution: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Language: English

Topic: Mobile Health and mHealth Applications

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,000